Freshwater Mussels

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Freshwater Mussels

These are our theories about the disappearance of the freshwater mussels and our solutions to fix the problemBethany, Clay, JoshWeatherWeather effects the flow of rivers. Weather affects the habitat of the freshwater mussels. This can play a part in the shrinkage of the population of the freshwater mussels. ChemicalsChemicals are having a big effect on the mussels. Fertilizer and pesticides are included. Pollution can also add to the disappearance of the freshwater mussels. Victorian Department of Environment and Primary IndustriesCapital City Resources&http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/air-pollution/?ar_a=1&http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/young_naturalists/mussels/index.htmlOur ideas to solve this the disappearance of the freshwater mussels is to alert the fertilizer companies and let them know that the over-dosage is polluting the river.

Capital City Resources&http://www.usga.org/course_care/articles/environment/research/Potential-Ground-Contamination-from-Pesticides-and-Fertilizers-Used-on-Golf-Courses/SolutionsEvidenceA local Boy Scout Troop found a 40-gallon barrel that was leaking unknown substance near Kenton Run. EnviroMax was discovered to be putting on too much fertilizer and pesticides. This is also contributing to the disappearance of the freshwater mussels.

Capital City ResourcesSolutionsAnother solution that we have is making sure that the animals around the rivers aren't being hunted or fished. Animals play a part in keeping the rivers clean.Capital City Resources &Victorian Department of Environment and Primary IndustriesSolutionsIf the chemicals and pesticides do affect the mussels, we could hire a new lawn care company. This could ensure that over-dosage isn't happening.hiwhy was everyone stalking u at science

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It gives us an ancerwe did a jeapordyreveiw inCapital City ResourcesSolutionsOur last solution is to put a filter up so that it can filter out anything bad.dsfsefsdxccx